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2 Up to 45% more yield - possible only with the. Can you afford to do without half of the possible yield?

3 Your Advantages that pay for themselves!... the unique, patented control system Advantage through experience - since 1999 Highest returns Lowest consumption - no energy-intensive computer in the background Highest availability (99.9%) - decentralised control with fail-safe program Most clever control unit - takes full advantage of snow- and eye-of-cloud effect Simple, easily mastered control electronics (no turning angle transmitter, relays, multiphase motors ) thus simple maintenance Lower cabling expenditures at large solar parks - no networking with data lines is necessary Poor weather situations are also used efficiently Only movements that immediately result in an increased yield are made The most effective control on large surfaces through individual controls clouds only influence the respective part of the solar park Highest precision through large measuring surfaces of the sensors - no loss in performance when dirty With a soft subsurface and use of the foundation, the automatically readjusts - safety during long-term operation without inspection effort DEGERtraker / TOPtraker... the compete tracking systems Advantage through experience - since 1999 Highest additional yields - DEGERtraker up to 45%, TOPtraker up to 30% Also suitable for desert and equatorial regions Lowest consumption - calculated mechanics allow the use of cost-efficient mini-dc motors Shortest assembly times TÜV tested and certified Passed hardest load tests of the Stuttgart Institute for Material Testing (MPA) Most flexible assembly system - suitable for all current modules and inverter types Lowest maintenance expenses Longest life 99.9% recyclable through aluminium and steel construction Lowest transport costs Best price-performance ratio Therefore a fast payoff DEGERenergie.. Market leader for tracking systems Advantage through experience - since ,000 DEGERtrakers on the grid (status 05/2008) Growth rates of over 300% - since MW production capacity Up to 25 year warranty That results in safety - even in the spare parts supply

4 Control System for the DEGERtraker Accurate adjustment... The always adjusts the solar installation to face the brightest point in the sky. It includes the entire system control. Maximum power yield During times of sunshine the module surface is accurately adjusted to face the sun. During times of overcast weather, the automatically adjusts to face the point with the strongest global radiation. A control system to rely on. The patented control was distinguished with the Baden-Württemberg Prize for Innovation in 2000, has been continuously improved and has more than 40,000 units in operation. Description of functions Two sensor cells in the supply reference values which are evaluated by the logic device, and which provide the basis for the adjustments of the module surface in the course of the day. A third sensor cell is attached to the back of the to reset the installation in the morning. Depending on the irradiation intensity, a differential amplifier controls the transition from the logarithmic characteristic curve during strong irradiation to a linear characteristic curve during low currents in diffuse light. That means that the logic device accepts a much higher value for the linear characteristic curve than for the logarithmic characteristic curve. This leads to improved adjustment accuracy in dim light. A load is added to the differential voltage, moving the switch-off threshold further into dusk, to ca. 30 W/m 2. Drive control The drive is controlled directly and without requiring additional parts by the MOSFET bridge circuit, which is integrated in the The bridge is characterised by a very low closing resistance. To avoid overload of the motor and the DEGERtraker s structure, a current limiter was integrated into the system. This current limiter functions dynamically, i.e. the motor is switched off as a response to overload (e.g. frozen or blocked drives). As soon as the drive works again, the system is reset automatically. Tasks of an energy converter The energy converter exploits wide voltage ranges of solar modules, battery systems and the grid for the. The power for the control and drive systems may also be supplied without a battery, by direct connection to solar modules with less than one Watt power. Circuit Diagram Power supply app Watts Energy converter Drive During dawn, the recognises the brightest spot in the sky and tries to reset the installation. The power supply module for the control system starts by producing 0.01 Watts or less, and as soon as the attempts to control the electric motor, the voltage on the solar module breaks down. To avoid the switching the drive on and off all the time and to achieve quick resetting, DEGERenergie has developed the energy converter. The energy converter collects even small power inputs from the solar module (which are too small to be fed into the grid) in a high performance condenser and makes this energy available to the. The is thus able to reset the installation to face the brightest spot even before the modules produce enough energy to be fed into the grid. To avoid both drives from working simultaneously, the energy converter gives the east-west drive priority over elevation. The energy converter also ensures that not more than ca. 1-3 Watts is drawn from the solar module while the drive is running. The control does not use any energy during the night. Power supply - directly from the solar module or string, - from a battery for stand-alone-sytems, - from the AC grid, - or from an additional 1-5 Wp solar module for self-powered systems.

System Control Control System for the DEGERtraker For a surplus of up to 45% technical data Input voltage 18.

5 System Control Control System for the DEGERtraker For a surplus of up to 45% technical data Input voltage VDC External input fuse 5 Ampere Internal power consumption at night 0 Watts Internal power consumption control mode max Watt Input protection reverse polarity protection diode max. 5 A Output voltage see input voltage Output on motor side short-circuit proof, reverse polarity protected Motor protection overload recognition, current limitation Switching capacity loss-free 4 Ampere Peak switching capacity 9 Ampere Adjustment accuracy in sunshine < 1 Adjustment accuracy in diffuse light < 6 % Measurement edge length 80 mm Weight 90 gr Energy converter I II III V Input voltage VDC 24 V ( VDC) VDC oder VAC Connection independent of polarity Output voltage 22 VDC Power consumption max 3 Watts 20 Watts 5 Watts 20 Watts Internal power consumption control mode 0.2 Watt Output on motor side short-circuit proof Dimensions 130 x 130 x 80 mm Weight 440 gr 600 gr 570 gr 600 gr Input external drive system no yes Benefits No computer with high energy consumption required No rotation angle potentiometer, relay, step motors... required No networking with data lines required The automatic drive does not contain any electromechanical parts Little cabling required for large solar parks Simple, easy-to-use control technology Efficient utilisation even during cloudy weather Only makes movements which directly lead to increased power yield. Subject to technical changes for future improvements.

6 Professional Power Generation DEGER TOPtraker 8.5 / NT Single-axis, active tracking systems NEW! in October 2008 TOPtraker NT DEGER TOPtraker 8.5 with concrete foundation for open land installation DEGER TOPtraker 8.5 / NT Single-axis, active tracking system suitable for all current solar modules Areas of application: For increased performance for all photovoltaic applications. For open spaces and landfills. For all current modules. TOPtraker 8.5 TOPtraker NT For solar energy capacity ,290 Wp 4, ,400 Wp Module area up to 8.5 m 2 40 m 2 Angle of inclination - south 30 Standard 30 / optional 0 Elevation inclination angle Control unit Operating voltage VDC 24 ( V) East - west drive 420 mm stroke path 850 mm stroke path Internal power consumption control mode 0.01 Watt with operating drives 5 Watts 9 Watts Power consumption per year 0.3 kwh 2.5 kwh Mast height m Weight (excluding mast) 115 kg 510 kg Maintenance maintenance-free Geographic region Equator latitude Art.no.: The systems are designed in accordance with DIN (03/2005). Project-specific assimilation to regional provisions. Subject to technical changes for future improvements. Scope of delivery: Complete tracking system in the optimised azimuth axis, control electronics, module bearing system in aluminium, compatible with the module type used, installation instructions.

7 Professional Power Generation DEGERtraker 3000NT / 5000NT / 7000NT Dual-axis, active tracking systems DEGERtraker 3000NT DEGERtraker 5000NT DEGERtraker 7000NT 3000NT 5000NT 7000NT For solar energy capacity 2, ,800 Wp 4, ,400 Wp 6, ,000 Wp Module area up to 25 m 2 40 m 2 60 m 2 Rotation angle east - west 360 with adjustable limit switches Elevation inclination angle Control unit Energy converter ll or V East - west drive drive integrated in the power head Elevation drive 1,000 mm stroke path 1,000 mm stroke path 1,100 mm stroke path Internal power consumption: control mode 0.2 Watt with operating drives 7 Watts 9 Watts Power consumption per year 3 kwh kwh kwh Mast height m Weight (excluding mast) 480 kg 550 kg 1,090 kg Maintenance maintenance-free Geographic region / optional equator to 90th degree of latitude Art.no.: DEGERtraker 3000NT / 5000NT / 7000NT Dual-axis, active tracking system suitable for all current solar modules Areas of application: For professional power generation For open spaces and for installation with different mast lengths. For all current modules. The systems are designed in accordance with DIN (03/2005). Project-specific assimilation to regional provisions. Subject to technical changes for future improvements. Scope of delivery: Complete dual-axis tracking system, mast, aluminium solar module carrier system to fit the respective module type, control electronics with energy converter for extremely economical operation, foundation plan, construction plan.

8 Building Integration DEGER TOPtraker 8.5 / HD Single-axis, active tracking systems NEW! in October 2008 TOPtraker HD DEGER TOPtraker 8.5 without concrete foundations for flat roof installation DEGER TOPtraker 8.5 / HD Single-axis, active tracking systems suitable for all current solar modules Areas of application: For increased performance for all photovoltaic applications. For flat roofs, landfills and buildings. For all current modules. TOPtraker 8.5 TOPtraker HD For solar energy capacity ,290 Wp 2, ,800 Wp Module area up to 8.5 m 2 25 m 2 Angle of inclination - south 30 Standard 30 / optional 0 Elevation inclination angle Control unit Operating voltage VDC 24 ( V) East - west drive 420 mm stroke path 850 mm stroke path Internal power consumption: control mode 0.01 Watt with operating drives 5 Watts 7 Watts Power consumption per year 0.3 kwh 2 kwh Mast height m Weight (excluding mast) 115 kg 430 kg Maintenance maintenance-freei Geographic region Equator 60 latitude Art.no.: The systems are designed in accordance with DIN (03/2005). Project-specific assimilation to regional provisions. Subject to technical changes for future improvements. Scope of delivery: Complete tracking system in the optimised azimuth axis, control electronics, mast for TOPtraker HD, module bearing system in aluminium, compatible with the module type used, installation instructions.

9 Building Integration DEGERtraker 3000HD / 5000HD Dual-axis, active tracking systems DEGERtraker 3000HD DEGERtraker 5000HD 3000HD 5000HD For solar energy capacity 2, ,800 Wp 4, ,400 Wp Module area up to 25 m 2 40 m 2 Rotation angle east - west 360 with adjustable limit switches Elevation inclination angle Control unit Energy converter ll or V East - west drive drive integrated in the power head Elevation drive 1,000 mm stroke path 1,100 mm stroke path Internal power consumption: control mode 0.2 Watt with operating drives 7 Watts Power consumption per year 3 kwh kwh Mast height m Weight (excluding mast) 500 kg 850 kg Maintenance maintenance-free Geographic region / optional equator to 90th degree of latitude DEGERtraker 3000HD / 5000HD Dual-axis, active tracking systems suitable for all current solar modules Areas of application: For professional power generation For buildings and for installation with different mast lengths. For all current modules. Art.no.: The systems are designed in accordance with DIN (03/2005). Project-specific assimilation to regional provisions. Subject to technical changes for future improvements. Scope of delivery: Complete dual-axis tracking system, mast, aluminium solar module carrier system to fit the respective module type, control electronics with energy converter for extremely economical operation, construction plan.

10 Hobby & Leisure Time DEGERtraker 300EL Dual-axis, active tracking system DEGERtraker 300EL DEGERtraker 300EL for hobby and leisure time Areas of application: in open spaces and on buildings. for installation with different mast lengths. For all current modules. 300EL For solar yield Wp Module area up to 3 m 2 Rotation angle east-west 200 Elevation inclination angle Control unit Energy converter l or lll East - west drive drive integrated in the power head Elevation drive linear drive, 200 mm stroke path Internal power consumption: control mode 0.2 Watt during drive operation 2 Watts Power consumption per year 1 kwh Mast length mast not included, Ø 90mm Weight (without mast) 30 kg Maintenance maintenance-free Geographic regions 25th... 60th degree of latitude Art.no.: Project-specific assimilation to regional provisions. Subject to technical changes for future improvements. Scope of delivery: Complete dual-axis tracking system, aluminium solar module carrier system to fit the respective module type, control electronics with energy converter for extremely economical operation, construction plan.

11 Operating efficiency in the example of a 100 kwp system with DEGERtrakers rigid systems in one area, providing approx. 1,300 kwh / kwp per year. Rigid system yield in 20 yrs: kwh at 35 ct/kwh = ,- DEGERtraker yield in 20 yrs: kwh at 35 ct/kwh = ,- Profit = ,- Higher purchase price of DEGERtraker vs. rigid approx. = ,- End profit = ,- DEGERtraker and look forward to your electricity bill

12 the patented system control PROFESSIONAL POWER GENERATION TOPtraker 8.5 TOPtraker NT Single-axis DEGERtraker 3000NT DEGERtraker 5000NT DEGERtraker 7000NT Dual-axis BUILDING-INTEGRATED TOPtraker 8.5 TOPtraker HD Single-axis DEGERtraker 3000HD DEGERtraker 5000HD Dual-axis HOBBY & LEISURE TIME DEGERtraker 300EL Dual-axis Available at any time: From your solar equipment retailer. DEGERenergie GmbH Horb/Germany date 06/2008

PRODUCT GUIDE. February 2017

PRODUCT GUIDE. February 2017 PRODUCT GUIDE February 2017 DEGERtracker single-axis Open land and building integration The active tracking systems from DEGER optimally adapt to the lighting conditions and with the patented MLD technology